Islam - Hajj Flashcards
HAJJ PURPOSE/SIGNIFICANCE
Strengthens faith and deepens identity, submit to Allah & deeper connection with Allah, unifying the Umma, cleansing oneself.
Hajj significance quotes
- “Perform the visit and pilgrimage to Mecca for Hajj” - Quran
- “The reward for Hajj is nothing less than paradise” - Quran
RITUAL OF WUQUF
Journey and prayers at mount Arafat, entire day praying, devoting to one god (TAWID) in order to redeem sins, intense concentration of community praying e.g. Talbiyah, “Hajj is Arafat” - Muhammad reflects the efforts of Muhammads prayers and faith/dedication, reinforces RUSUL (belief of wisdom prophet and emulate his actions), community joined in spirit, individual focus on purifying themselves, achieve enlightenment = develop stronger connection and faith in ONE GOD TAWID.
RITUAL OF JAMART
The rite of stoning at pillars three times in Mina, symbolic of expelling their sins and ridding themselves from evilness/devil, significant as they look to renew themselves, “come out the day he or she was born” - Quran, to reach after life Akhira, adherents focus solely on Allah instead of external pressures (TAWID), each person can target their own sins, become part of many others in the renewed Umma, renew their connection with each other as reminded of judgement day (AKHIRA), without sins they are better people to others. “Hajj wipes out whatever sins came before” – Hadith
RITUAL OF TAWAF
Circling the Kaaba 7 times, symbolising belief in TAWID AND FATE AND PREDESTINATION, Physical expression of inward beliefs, symbolises circling of man made cosmic orbit and central power of Allah, monotheistic, submitting to the faith of central Allah who determines our fate, “it is he who created night and day” - Quran, circling holiest place on earth, thousands of individuals = communal connectedness.
CONCLUSION
Significant, enables adherents to submit (pray talbiyah throughout “I respond to your call O Allah”), reminded of their responsibilities to surroundings, seeks god’s acceptance, feel spiritually fulfilled and enlightened, emulating Muhammad’s actions to better submit to Allah, confirms unity of humanity, making a difference in the world,
INTRO
Hajj is a weeklong pilgrimage to Mecca, 5th pillar, spiritual journey, submission to core beliefs, “Pilgrimage to the house” - Quran, Allah commands every adherent completes the Hajj once in their lifetime, pray Talbiyah throughout, visiting sacred places, unifying Ummah, performing rituals.
